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Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom74 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Place, Half Moon Bay State Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Poplar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Francis Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Half Moon Bay

With a stay at this apartment in Half Moon Bay (Alsace Lorraine), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Elmar Beach and Poplar Beach. .This apartment is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from San Francisco Bay and 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Silicon Valley.
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What's nearby

  • Half Moon Bay State Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Elmar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Poplar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Francis Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Redondo Beach - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Broadway Station - 24 min drive
  • San Carlos, CA (SQL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pasta Moon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tres Amigos - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach

Newly built contemporary two-story apartment in a safe, quiet neighborhood—just a 5-minute walk to the beach and bluff-top coastal trail, and a 10-minute walk to downtown and the farmers market.

Downtown Half Moon Bay is within walking distance and offers a charming Main Street filled with unique locally owned shops, excellent restaurants, and breweries.

Inside, the apartment features a bright, modern design with radiant floor heating throughout and solar-powered skylights for abundant natural light. The second-floor balcony is perfect for watching gorgeous sunsets with a peek of the ocean.

The eat-in kitchen boasts built-in bench seating surrounded by windows, bringing the outdoors in. High-end appliances and cooking essentials include a microwave, toaster, French press, and an instant hot water tap for tea.

The layout offers flexibility and privacy, with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor and a living room and second bedroom on the second floor. A private walkway leads to a separate entrance and a spacious first-floor deck with comfortable built-in seating—ideal for relaxing.

For an added touch of sustainability, the home features reclaimed redwood furniture made from the deck that once stood here. After a day at the beach, enjoy the outdoor shower for a refreshing rinse.

Please note: The apartment shares one wall with the main home.

We look forward to welcoming guests from all backgrounds to our home!
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which has a kitchen. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free apartment features surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 02405758

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Modern Coastal Retreat, Walk to Downtown HMB & Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C., Carrabassett Valley, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice unit. Clean and well appointed. Not much to walk to nearby. The beach is a little further way than we expected but there was a nice walking path once you reached the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than most 5 star hotel suites at a fraction of the cost. In a nice neighborhood, 2 blocks from the beach and close to downtown, it was quiet, clean, had modern appliances, and a very nice shower for 2 (no tub). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., Kingsville, MO (Kansas City area)

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice sunny 2 bedroom apartment. Walking distance to both the beach and downtown Half Moon Bay. Quiet neighborhood. Off street parking. Well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a charming secret hideaway that is walking distance to the beach and downtown HMB! This place is perfect for a small family or couple to spend a little time in HMB. The host was wonderful and attentive when I emailed her with some questions. This kitchen and unit is light and bright and decorated to bring a little of the "funky" out in all of us. The beds were perfect and not "saggy" or too soft. I with the upstairs had a 1/2 batch but that certainly didn't take away from the overall comfort of the unit. We'd definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan E., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
This apartment was thoughtfully designed and furnished to provide accommodations for our family of 4 adults. We loved the touch of framed children’s artwork on the walls. We had a blast playing Tabu one evening, just one of several provided games. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans although we did not choose to cook there. The location near the beach and town worked well for us. The apartment is attached to a single family home as noted but we had total privacy and never heard the homeowners moving about. It is situated on a quiet street. We had a great breakfast at Johnny’s, dinner at Ciya and also at Nano’s. We also rented bikes and rode along the beach and hiked in Purisuma Redwood Preserve.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mignon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location steps from the beach and spectacular coastal trail. Very responsive hosts and lovely property. Five stars all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cute quiet close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, charming and exactly as described! Michelle and Pete’s place lined up with our expectations and was ideal for an annual girls’ trip with my best friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Great location, great hosts. We loved the kids art work on the walls. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our wonderful hosts Michelle and Pete have created a beautiful, peaceful, welcoming home away from home!It is absolutely gorgeous and everything we needed was supplied- from kitchen to bathroom to bedroom amenities, explicit directions for working the electronics, to suggestions for restaurants and things to do- it was all there. If we could give it 100 stars we would! Thank you Michelle and Pete, we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Issaquah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach nearby. Very clean and nice vacation rental. The hosts really care about their guests and it shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy walk to the beach and a coastal trail. Well stocked home with plenty of outdoor space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy retreat

The home was cozy and our family of 4 had plenty of space to stretch out and get privacy. The home is beautifully decorated and very clean. The garden is endearing and well maintained. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Clean and Easy Walk to the Ocean

We appreciated this clean, updated apartment. We especially loved the well-stocked kitchen and comfortable dining nook with big windows looking directly onto the beautiful garden next door and the treed backyard. The finishes throughout are modern and attractive, with many fun kids' art pieces on display including a great hand drawn map of the area that was really useful in guiding us to the ocean path and downtown. It's a great place for two adults or two couples or parents and older kids who want a little space from each other because the main bedroom is downstairs and the second bedroom is upstairs adjacent to the second floor living space. It's a great place for people who appreciate natural light and nice vistas from the windows. The rooms on both floors have big windows, with the upstairs living room opening onto a deck with a view over the neighborhood and another larger deck at ground level. The beds are fairly comfortable. The property is in a safe and attractive neighbor with many beautifully landscaped yards, making for a nice walk around the neighborhood. But of course, the highlight is the grassy path at the end of the block that leads through a meadow to the cliff-side walking path with spectacular views of the ocean and an easy walk to the beach access areas. It is also a short drive to the cute downtown area with some fun shops, a good bookstore, great bakeries and restaurants, including a wonderful retro diner--all on main street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for weekend getaway

Great location. Clean. Cutely decorated. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avigail G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The house was exactly what we were hoping for. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025